Below you will find many of the tools, supplies and materials that I use everyday for my installations. Some of the tools that you see me using in my videos are no longer made. I have posted other tools in there place that I have found to be reasonably priced and high in quality.

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I only suggest things that I would use myself. They must be high quality!!!

Here is a video that better explains Quiet Walk

Laminate and Vinyl Plank

Overall I really like to use Mannington products for my installations. They are high quality and they are fairly easy to install In most of my videos these are the products that I am using from the Mannington line

Adura max –

this is a vinyl plank that has a pad attached. It really is a great floor and I truly believe you will think so too. Mannington has several lines of Laminate to choose from and I prefer using their 12mm products. They are easy to install and thick enough to not sound fake.

The seams line up nicely. I always recommend to stay away from 2 strip and 3 strip planks and stay with a plank that has a micro beveled edge. Here is a company that is online and has a good track record and offers great prices.

You can get 5 samples mailed to you for free. Check them out and please let me know if you have any issues.

Blades for jigsaw

I really don’t use blades that are designed for laminate. I prefer to use fine cutting blades. These type of blades are great for non chip cutting. I have found that you will use up a specialty blade just as fast as the fine cutting blades.

Laminate and Vinyl Plank Cutter

I use a cutter that shears the plank. I love this tool!!! It is really convenient to have by your side in small areas. It is dust free so you can use it in the house. The time that it saves you from walking out to the garage for every cut is worth its weight in gold.

I save myself a couple of thousand dollars a year on the cost of miter saw blades. Even the best blades are no match for laminate. They dull very quickly. I know this is a larger expense, but if you are installing a large area, that makes it worth it. I’m sure you could sell it when you were done!!

Jigsaw

A jigsaw is really going to be needed to make a lot of the cuts during your installation. You will need it to make cuts around door jambs, vents, around corners and you can use it to cut your long straight cuts along your walls and cabinets. You don’t need a table saw. A jig saw is plenty good!

Z Bar

This is used to roll a carpet edge to your vinyl plank or laminate so you don’t need to use a transition. This is really a great alternative to a transition because it looks nicer and it will save you money.

Also transitions can break over time and this method will stand to the test of time.

I have a video inside Laminate university that will show you how to install this.